Prepare against Martin Rybacek
Czechia · World #30,433 classical · FIDE ID 23739266
When preparing against Martin Rybacek, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 79 games by Martin Rybacek, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Rybacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Rybacek before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,984 | 2,018 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,957 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,019 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 30.4% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Rybacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Rybacek's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 48.7% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 43.6% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Rybacek usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rybacek usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Rybacek usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rybacek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rybacek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Rybacek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Rybacek's chess games
All 79 games by Martin Rybacek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 24 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Zdenek Vybiral | 2,241 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Milan Borkovec | 2,228 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C02 |
| Oct 2023 | Filip Zednicek | 1,950 | ch-Morava | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Pavel Vojtek | 1,931 | Ceske Budejovice Open | D78 |
| Jul 2024 | David Smola | 1,929 | Ceske Budejovice Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 25 | 9 | 1,778 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-Morava | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,806 |
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,822 |
| Znojmo Rotunda Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,735 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,919 |
| 22nd Prague Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Rybacek's chess games?
79 games by Martin Rybacek, from Dec 2019 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Martin Rybacek has played.
What does Martin Rybacek play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Martin Rybacek opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Rybacek answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Rybacek play as White?
As White, Martin Rybacek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Rybacek play as Black?
As Black, Martin Rybacek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Martin Rybacek's FIDE rating?
Martin Rybacek is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Martin Rybacek played?
Our database contains 79 games by Martin Rybacek, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 23 draws, 32 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Rybacek?
79 games by Martin Rybacek reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.